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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.84, 1,834.49 and 798.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.84, 1,834.49 and 798.30 is: 1,101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.84 : 1,834.49 = 798.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.84/1,834.49 = 798.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.84x = 1,834.49 × 798.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.84x = 1,464,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,473.37/1,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.24

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